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1
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Doctrine of Double Effect

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Ethical to provide palliative therapy to relieve pain/suffering even if it might hasten a pt.’s death as long as meds are titrated for the purpose of relieving pain and suffering

2
Q

What information is included in informed consent?

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BRAIN

Benefits
Risks
Alternatives
Indications
Nature
3
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USPSTF Grades of Evidence: A

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substantial drug benefits

4
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USPSTF Grades of Evidence: B

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moderate benefits

5
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USPSTF Grades of Evidence: C

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selectively offer based on own judgment and pt. preference

6
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USPSTF Grades of Evidence: D

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Harm > benefit

7
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USPSTF Grades of Evidence: I

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insufficient evidence

8
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Euthanasia v. Physician Assisted suicide

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Euthanasia is illegal throughout the U.S.

Physician Assisted Suicide is legal in Oregon, Washington, Montana, and Vermont. Patient self-administers lethal dose of medication prescribed by physician.